The Kindergarten Application Deadline Is Tomorrow!

The deadline to submit your child’s kindergarten application for the 2013-2014 school year is tomorrow. You must apply by this Friday, March 1, 2013. As you finalize your application, please remember the following:

Eligibility: All children who turn five years old in 2013 and who live in New York City are eligible to attend kindergarten in September 2013.

Applications:You must submit an application in order for your child to attend kindergarten. If you would like to apply to multiple schools, you must submit an application to each school. You must bring two proof of residence documents.

Choice Districts:District 1 (Lower East Side), District 7 (South Bronx), and District 23 (Brownsville) are “choice districts.” This means there are no zoned schools in these districts. You can apply to schools in District 1, District 7, and District 23 online, by phone (at 718-935-2009), or in person at an Enrollment Office. For more information about these districts, visit the Kindergarten Admissions website.

Elementary School DirectoriesDon’t forget to take a look at the 2013-2014 Elementary School Directories to get a better understanding of your options. Available online, each borough’s directory contains information about the kindergarten admissions process, schools located in that borough, district maps, a list of charter schools, and a summary of all public kindergarten programs in New York City.